Gapang Beach: Enjoy a Marine Tourism on the Gulf island of Sabang

 

Gapang beach in the city of Sabang, Weh Island, is one option when you go to marine tourism when they travel to the Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. The world traveler (backpackers) also make this beach in the list of trips they docked at the Port of Balohan / pelabuhan balohan then slid into the western part of the island is approximately 1 hour drive winding up and down.

Sabang itself is the largest city in Pulau Weh / weh island is located in the north through the east side. With a capital of a bagful of time then visit Gapang Beach is a perfect getaway to enjoy the beauty of marine in Indonesia's westernmost edge.

Why is this beautiful beach called Gapang? Turns out it was related to the soaring trees that stand right at the edge of the beach is clean, the trees Gapang.

Your only two choices, with the warmth of the sun shining on himself after hours of soaking in sea water temperature comfortable. Or, the second option is to sleep relaxed under the cool trees while Gapang rid of thoughts about their daily work. For backpackers, this is where time seemed to stop spinning for them.

Along the coast, there are dozens of dive resorts and a ride home standing in a village that has never forgotten its visitors. Not only that, the backpackers and divers in the world mengguratkannya journal their journey in cyberspace. When it anyway, hundreds or even thousands of other backpackers who have not set foot on the sand beach naked Gapang reading journal and keep it on the agenda of the next trip.

Looked far offshore to the blue, "Aceh coffee" seemed to be a sedative anxiety that typically appears during the day at work. The view is simply soothing the mind. When you see the beauty of the beach Gapang in cyberspace web page, it is clear that this beach is the greatest inspiration for photographers. The silence makes you ask, why is this beautiful beach is not much to enjoy. Whatever it is, this is where the hidden paradise in the world.

Can not be compared with other backpackers area located around the triangle backpacker rendez vous, beach Gapang promises versus silence was not found in Phuket, Langkawi, or Penang. Gapang Beach Backpackers continue to adore and always make it a favorite destination.

Activity

 
Diving and snorkeling always been the most important activity offered at Gapang Beach. The fare is usually not much different from other beaches in Indonesia. For visitors usually get a snorkel rental equipment provided around the beach and around the resort. Similarly, for diving, sport diving center or dive center has been operating in many Gapang Beach.   

Boating around the island region still untouched is also an alternative activity Gapang Beach.

Trekking climbing the highest peak on the island of Weh also available by calling the tour guide who can take you to the summit of Mount Kris, the highest peak on the island of Weh. Try to contact Mustafa on Gapang with a cell phone number 0852 7744 2222.

Windsurfing is one activity that is gaining popularity in Pulau Weh, Sabang especially in calm waters but blustery. Windsurfing Championships ever held here.


Fishing also be one of your alternative activities for at Gapang or Weh Island as a whole. Here the fish are plentiful and the waters are rarely visited as a point of fishing activity that is not difficult to obtain satisfactory results.
Deep sea fishing seems to be one thing Pulau Weh can offer to the visitors. One of the best spot in the world is in an area near the island of Rondo.Jet skiing, water skiing and power boating is a recreational activity that can best be done in Gapang or some places in Pulau Weh because the waters that support. Surrounding community did not hesitate to accept new things that make life on the island of Weh more festive with tourist activities. 
Several places of interest around Gapang Beach is Iboih Beach, Island Rubiah, Kilometer Zero Monument (Tugu kilometer nol), a protected forest gathering place macaque monkeys, White Sand Beach, Niagara Pria, thermal baths, Jaboi volcanoes, and hydrothermal offshore Gapang for divers.

Culinary

Backpacker has a habit of arranging finances remain open well with high taste. By sitting on the beach and in the village divers, both can be maintained comfortably. The number of dining options at the crowded beach Gapang made.
Please try a warm atmosphere Gapang Jaya Restaurant, Zero, Buchari's Limbo Restaurant, Barracuda Restaurant, Mama Jungle's, Warung Swallow, Dat's Zero Café, and is famous Dang Dang Na Restaurant. Naguna are increasingly popular among backpackers as it provides Aceh coffee is delicious and savory rice.

Shopping

If you want to buy some kind of foreign goods are now re-enabled Sabang free port such as Batam. Some interesting souvenirs can be found in Jalan Sabang Commerce, as souvenirs from coconut shells Ie works village communities Meulee-Edge Kareung. There is also a t-shirt design is unique in the Road Cut Mutia, the Sabang which Piyoh distributions.

Transportation

Located about 17 km from the town of Sabang, on to the beach Gapang then you can depart from Sabang or Port Balohan. With the hire of vehicles that can be rented in conjunction with other travelers or using public transport.

Gapang beach destination with approximately 1 hour long journey which is always passed over by those who will be heading to Kilometer Zero Monument, Sabang. The cost can be light when going with that and each person can spend 50,000, 00 to achieve Iboih.

Travelling in Weh Island is very fascinating because of the way up and down the hill and along the banks of the beautiful beaches while on the hill where you can enjoy the beach and the beautiful little island. Weh island you can see a variety of CBU cars which are mostly used cars brought in from Singapore or Malaysia with lower tax costs, but the car can not be taken out of Weh island.

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